Chamber president Tim Ostle said: “Without doubt this work has impacted businesses in and around Godalming High Street, in some cases, very significantly indeed.

“Everyone understands any project of this nature runs the risk of experiencing delays due to unforeseen circumstances, but progress has been painfully slow and business have been very patient to date.

“The prospect of further disruption later in the year will be of very great concern to many, particularly the High Street retailers that are most affected.”

During the third week of roadworks, heavy duty lorries using a diversion route allegedly struck and damaged part of a home in Mint Street seven times in three weeks.

John Taylor, owner of DIY store Cornmeter, said his building on the edge of Mint Street and Church Road has suffered the same fate, with overhanging tiles on the side of his store being clipped by passing traffic.